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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.71, 161.59 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.71, 161.59 and 106.12 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.71 : 161.59 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.71/161.59 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.71x = 161.59 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.71x = 17,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147.93/107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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